Panasonic NN-T563SF 1.2-Cubic-Foot 1300-Watt Microwave

This 1.2-cubic-foot microwave oven from Panasonic is a mid-size, high-powered model with versatile, time-saving functions. At 1300 watts, the microwave has plenty of power, and the built-in Inverter technology lets you take advantage of all that juice. Instead of simulating lower power levels by firing at full force and then letting food sit, Panasonic's Inverter microwaves actually adjust power output for the full duration of cooking time. The result is more even cooking and minimal icy or hot spots. This oven also features Inverter turbo defrost for quicker and more consistent thawing. To complement the Inverter technology, the oven uses Genius One-Touch sensor cooking and reheat to automatically adjust power and time for up to 15 food categories. You simply put food inside, select the appropriate category, and hit "start." The oven’s sophisticated gauges sense when food is ready. Of course, you can also program the old-fashioned way by entering cooking time according to your recipes. Convenient features include prompter cues, a multilingual menu, and delay-start functionality. Panasonic also remembers the old stand-bys--popcorn, quick-minute, and keep-warm keys. With its stainless-steel finish and reflective door, the microwave is a stylish notch above its black and white counterparts and perfect in contemporary kitchens. Measuring 11-7/8 by 20-3/8 by 15-7/8 inches, it comes with a child safety lock and a 13-1/2-inch glass turntable. --Emily Bedard